Mi Viejo Lyrics – Alemán, Gera MX

Mi Viejo Lyrics Meaning

[Intro: Vicente Fernández]
This intro simply introduces the song with the phrase “He’s a good man, my father,” emphasizing the respectful and affectionate tone towards the father figure in the song.

[Verso 1: Alemán]
In this verse, Alemán shares the story of his father’s early life. His father grew up in Taxco, Guerrero, with 14 siblings. They faced many hardships, often going without food and without opportunities to study. Despite these struggles, his father worked hard and became a silversmith, doing whatever it took to survive. He met Yaneth at a young age, and they became deeply in love. By the time they were 19, they had a child together and moved to Cabo in search of a better life. His father was a man of integrity, never betraying anyone, and always putting family first. He was also known for his boxing skills and was respected in his neighborhood, where he was considered the best at handling himself in a fight. Alemán admires his father’s strength and dedication, and he expresses gratitude for his unwavering support throughout his life. He also pays tribute to his father’s hard work, noting that there was always food on the table, no matter the challenges.

[Coro: Vicente Fernández]
This chorus reinforces the idea that the father is a good man, one who is now alone and waiting, perhaps implying that he’s either passed away or is waiting for something, and reflects on his character in a poignant way.

[Verso 2: Gera MX]
In this verse, Gera MX continues the reflection on his father, sharing how his father was born in Durango and left home at a young age to make a living and support the family. He acknowledges that his father may have been involved in things that weren’t perfect, but he accepts that life isn’t always about just surviving. His father gave him valuable life lessons, including how to avoid being mistreated and not to let anyone disrespect him. Gera MX expresses how much he misses his father, admitting that even though he has material wealth and a beautiful girlfriend, none of that can fill the emptiness he feels in his heart. He looks to the stars to feel connected to his father and reflects on how he is fulfilling the promises his father made, turning pain into motivation to achieve his dreams.

[Coro: Vicente Fernández]
This chorus repeats the earlier sentiment, emphasizing once again that the father is a good man, now alone and waiting, underscoring the emotional weight of his absence and the respect he continues to command even in his solitude.